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Posted: 12-Sep-25
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Engineering
Internal Number: 6563415
Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Position Information
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Department: Chemical & Biological Engineering
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58811
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Associate Opportunity: From Waste Tires to Electrode Materials for Batteries and Supercapacitors
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering has an excellent opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Amit Goyal research group to conduct applied research in synthesis, device fabrication and characterization of Na-ion based batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes derived from waste tires.
The work involves:
The work involves:
- Developing novel methodologies for extracting activated carbon from waste tires
- Fabricating coin cells
- Performing full electrochemical characterization towards realizing performance approaching the best reported performance for Na-ion batteries.
- In addition, the project involves design and fabrication of supercapacitors from tire-derived carbon and having high performance.
- It is expected that the Postdoctoral Associate will work independently, establish all experimental processes and instrumentation for the work.
Visa status: Current US residents preferred. For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa
Term: 2-3 years depending on performance
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required.
- Prior battery fabrication and electrochemical device characterization
- Prior supercapacitor fabrication and electrochemical device characterization
- Experience with advanced materials characterization techniques
- Strong motivation and ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D research in battery fabrication with knowledge of supercapacitor fabrication
- One-year postdoctoral experience in battery fabrication and characterization.
- Prior experience working on batteries/supercapacitors with carbon derived from waste. tires
- Good experience with electronics and typical laboratory test instruments
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$50,000
Special Instructions Summary
- Please contact over email, not through the phone number
- Visa status: Current US residents preferred. For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa
- Term: 2-3 years depending on performance
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Joan Wilson
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Director of Administration
Contact's Email: jmwilson@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-1174
Posting Dates
Posted: 09/11/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 11/01/2025
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